UK boy's name
Omri
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "servant" or "follower of Yahweh".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omri is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Omri. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omri ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Omri.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Omri mean?
The name Omri has its origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word "'amir" or "'omer," which means "speaker" or "eloquent one." It is a name with deep historical roots, particularly in the Bible and ancient Israelite history.
The name first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it was borne by Omri, the sixth king of the northern Kingdom of Israel. He reigned from around 885 to 874 BCE and is considered one of the most powerful and influential kings of his time. Omri established the city of Samaria as the capital of the northern kingdom, and his dynasty, the House of Omri, ruled for several generations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Omri can be found in the Mesha Stele, an ancient Moabite stone inscription dating back to around 840 BCE. This stele, discovered in 1868, mentions King Omri and provides valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the region during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Omri. One of the most famous was Omri Khan, a prominent military commander and statesman of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century (1530-1567). He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire under the reign of Akbar the Great.
Another significant figure was Omri Jadaan, a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from the 8th century CE (688-765). He is considered one of the most influential poets of the Abbasid era and is celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and thought.
In more recent times, Omri Casspi (born in 1988) is an Israeli professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and various European leagues. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful Israeli athletes in international sports.
Omri Amrany (born in 1962) is an Israeli scientist and entrepreneur, known for his pioneering work in computer vision and artificial intelligence. He has founded several successful technology companies and is a respected figure in the field of computer science.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Omri throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omri over time
The chart below shows babies named Omri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omri, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omri was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Omri
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Omri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omri in the UK right now?
In 2010, Omri was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omri most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Omri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omri?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "servant" or "follower of Yahweh".
How many people are called Omri in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Omri across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.